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Adivasi societies – a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups in South Asia

Adivasi (a Hindi word that literally means the original inhabitants) is a term for a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups believed to be the aboriginal population of India. Adivasi societies are present in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and … Continue reading

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Koli, Kori, Kol – Aboriginal tribes Of India on MEGHnet

01 January, 2011 Posted by Bhushan - Read the full article here >> [...]  It is interesting to note that Koris trace their history to the past where all present day downtrodden reach. This again bursts the myth that there was an … Continue reading

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